(1) NEW GRADUATE COURSE
PSYC674: Assessment of English Language Learners, 3 credits. Proposal for course to prepare school psychologists and mental health practitioners to work with English Language Learners and make educational recommendations was approved without dissent.

(3) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
CHEM392: Advanced Laboratory II, 1 credit. Proposal to require CHEM251 a pre-requisite only rather than allow it as a co-requisite was approved without dissent.

III. Report of the Faculty Senate Chairperson

Faculty Senate Chair Börger-Greco announced the summer meeting of Faculty Senate will be held on June 15 at 3 p.m. She thanked Mackenzie Wrobel for her work as Student Senate President. Dr. Börger-Greco commented on work to notify students of the upcoming transition from Blackboard to Desire 2 Learn.

IV. Report of the Student Senate President

Student Senate President Wrobel expressed appreciation for the many opportunities that students have to participate in campus governance. She announced an April 10 Clean-Up Brookwood event, April 17 Walk-a-Thon, April 24 yardsale, and that allocation appeals are being heard. Ms Wrobel also introduced Sarah Darling as the new President of Student Senate.

V. Report of the Graduate Student Association

Graduate Student Association Representative Randolph announced new leadership for the GSA and noted graduate student involvement in interviews for Associate Dean of Graduate & Professional Studies and the Registrar’s Office program review.

VI. Report of the Administrative Officers

Provost

Provost Prabhu invited all faculty to attend graduation ceremonies for graduate students on May 7 and undergraduates on May 8. He also congratulated Ms Wrobel for her strong representation on campus as well on the Board of Governors and welcomed Ms Darling.

The possibility of a graduate student graduation in December was questioned. Dr. Prabhu indicated that there will most likely be only one graduate ceremony in May but still undergraduate ceremonies in both December and May. A question was raised about whether there is any localized list of all online courses available at PASSHE schools. Mr. Stephen Anspacher commented that a centralized website describing all programs in being developed but there is not something similar for individual courses. Dr. Prabhu noted that MU will be working to consolidate a listing of our online courses.

Interdisciplinary Studies Task Force

Dr. Dennis Downey reported on the overall composition, with representation from all schools, and goals of the task force exploring how Millersville might offer some kind of degree in general studies. He noted that a structure and requirement allowing appropriate rigor and flexibility and complementing General Education is under discussion. Dr. Downey indicated some departments might benefit by serving students in this area. He announced that forums will be conducted through the CAE in the fall to gather broader input from faculty. Dr. Prabhu noted that the task force has been charged to draft a letter of intent for PASSHE that will allow two years for development of the exact structure or system to be implemented. He indicated the demand for something like this for degree completion students or those wanting a more general education.

Discussion about the concept focused on how upper-level courses would be integrated and what careers these students would be prepared for through this degree. It was recommended that senators on the task force provide ongoing feedback on progress so that all departments remain informed.

Associate Provost for Academic Administration

Associate Provost Burns reminded faculty of the undergraduate honors and awards ceremony to be held on April 24.

(1) NEW GRADUATE POLICY
Dual-Numbered Course Policy. Proposal to require a separate syllabus and clear specification of different expectations or assessment relevant for students at the graduate level.

UCPRC

(2) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
THEA 317: London Theater Tour, 3 credits, P. Proposal for a travel course that explores theater as it developed in London, England.

(15) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH 315: Family and Community: Aspects of Diversity, 3 credits, W, D. Proposal for course focused on collaborative relationship building between home, school, and community that positively impacts child development.

(16) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH 345: Social Studies for the Young Learner, 3 credits. Proposal for course to practice application of standards and thematic strands of social studies for PreK-4 developmental level.

(17) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH 435: Literature for the Young Child, 3 credits. Proposal for course to prepare early childhood teacher candidates to recognize high-quality literature for children from birth to age nine.

(18) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
MDLV 335: Literature for Children and Young Adults, 3 credits. Proposal for course to prepare mid-level teacher candidates to recognize high-quality literature for youth from age 10 to 14.

(20) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ENGL 241H: Explorations in World Literature, 3 credits, G1, W. Proposal for a course investigating connections among a selection of literary works from diverse traditions, periods, and cultures to be required for all students entering the University Honors College.

(4) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
THEA 317: London Theater Tour, 3 credits, P. Proposal for a travel course that explores theater as it developed in London, England was approved without dissent.

(5) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
RESP 422: Pharmacology, 2 credits. Proposal to reduce credits from 3 to 2, change some course content, and teach course in 10 weeks rather than 15 was approved without dissent.

(6) CHANGE TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
RESP 460: Clinical PRACTICE I, 2 credits. Proposal to change course number and add new course content with more clinical practice was approved without dissent.

(7) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
BIOL 429: Plant Developmental Biology, 3 credits, W. Proposal for course providing an overview of basics and the most recent advances of plant development was approved without dissent.

(8) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH 345: Social Studies for the Young Learner, 3 credits. Proposal for course to practice application of standards and thematic strands of social studies for PreK-4 developmental level was approved without dissent.

(9) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
ERCH 435: Literature for the Young Child, 3 credits. Proposal for course to prepare early childhood teacher candidates to recognize high-quality literature for children from birth to age nine was approved without dissent.

(10) NEW UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
MDLV 335: Literature for Children and Young Adults, 3 credits. Proposal for course to prepare mid-level teacher candidates to recognize high-quality literature for youth from age 10 to 14.

A Luek/Edeh Herr motion that Dr. Katherine R. Green be granted the honorary title of Professor of Psychology Emerita was approved without dissent. [see Attachment #1]

A Walsh/Bookmiller motion that Dr. Richard H. Fulmer be granted the honorary title of Professor of Social Work Emeritus was approved without dissent. [see Attachment #2]

An Anderson/Edeh Herr motion that Marjorie V. White-Greenawalt be granted the honorary title of Assistant Professor of Librarianship Emerita was approved without dissent. [see Attachment #3]

X. Changes to Aim for Success/Act 101 program

Drs. Douglas Zander, Beverly Schneller, and José Avilés presented planned alterations to the Aim for Success/Act 101 program aimed at reducing costs, improving 2nd year retention, and increasing 4- and 6-year graduations rates. They invited involvement of any faculty interested in engaging more closely with these students. The 5-week summer program structure will be replaced with a 3-week Pre-Scholars Institute, including academic, interpersonal and residential components. They emphasized the intention to integrate the students into departments and programs on campus. It was noted that the program will involve fewer students than before. A comment was made about the importance of creativity and the ability to work outside of structure as well.

XI. Elections

Nominations were accepted from the floor. A Mowrey/Cardwell motion to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for each unopposed candidate was approved without dissent.